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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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