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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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