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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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