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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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