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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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