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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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