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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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