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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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