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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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