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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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