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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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