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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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