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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning 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 we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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