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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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