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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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