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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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