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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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