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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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