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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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