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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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