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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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