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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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