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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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