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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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