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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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