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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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