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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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