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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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