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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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