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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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