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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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