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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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