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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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