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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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