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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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