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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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