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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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