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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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