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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers 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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