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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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