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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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