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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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