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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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