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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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