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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models 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 educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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