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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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