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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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