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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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