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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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