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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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