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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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