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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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