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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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