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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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