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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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