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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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