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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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