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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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