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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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