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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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