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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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