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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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