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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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