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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators 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 MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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