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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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