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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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