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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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