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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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