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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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