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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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