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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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