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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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