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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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