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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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