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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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