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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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