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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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