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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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