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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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