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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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