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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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