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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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