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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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