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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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