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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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