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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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