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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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