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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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