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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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