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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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