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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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