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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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