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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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