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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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