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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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