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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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