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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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