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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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