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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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