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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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