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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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