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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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