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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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