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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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