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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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