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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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