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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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