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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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