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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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