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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews 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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