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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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