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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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