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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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