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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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