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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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