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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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