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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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