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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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