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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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