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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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