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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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