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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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