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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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