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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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