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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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