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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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