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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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