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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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