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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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