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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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