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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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