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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators 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 MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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