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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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