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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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