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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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