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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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