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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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