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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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