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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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