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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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