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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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