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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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