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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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