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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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