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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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