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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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