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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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