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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes 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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