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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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