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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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