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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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