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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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