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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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