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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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