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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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