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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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