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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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