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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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