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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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