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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different 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 teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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