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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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