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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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