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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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