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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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