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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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