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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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