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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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