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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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