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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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