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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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