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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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