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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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