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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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