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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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