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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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