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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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