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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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