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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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