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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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