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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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