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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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