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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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