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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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