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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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