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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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