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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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