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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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