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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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