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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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