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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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