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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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