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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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