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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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