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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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