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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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