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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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