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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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