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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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