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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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