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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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