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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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