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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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