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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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