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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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