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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the 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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