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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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