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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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