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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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