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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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