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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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