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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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