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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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