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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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