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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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