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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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