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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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