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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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