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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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