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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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