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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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