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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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