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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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