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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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