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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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