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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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