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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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