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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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