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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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