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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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