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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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