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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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