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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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