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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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