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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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