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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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