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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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