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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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