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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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