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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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