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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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