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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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