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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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