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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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