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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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