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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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