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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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