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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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