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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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