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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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