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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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