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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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