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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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