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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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