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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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