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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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