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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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