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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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