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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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