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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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