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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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