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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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