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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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