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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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