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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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