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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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