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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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