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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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