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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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