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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies 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 organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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