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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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