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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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