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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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