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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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