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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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