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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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