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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines 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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