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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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