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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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