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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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