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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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