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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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