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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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