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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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