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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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