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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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