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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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