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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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