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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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