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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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