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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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