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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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