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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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