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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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