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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses