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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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