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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee 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 massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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