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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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