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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major 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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