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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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