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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates 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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