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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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