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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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