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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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