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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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