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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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