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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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