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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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