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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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