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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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