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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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