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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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