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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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