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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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