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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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