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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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