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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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