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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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