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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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