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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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