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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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