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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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