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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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