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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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