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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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