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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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