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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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