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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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