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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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