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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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