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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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