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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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