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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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