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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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