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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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