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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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