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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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