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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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