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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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