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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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