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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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