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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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