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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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