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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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