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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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