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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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