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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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