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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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