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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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