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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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