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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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