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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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