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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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