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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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