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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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