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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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