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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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