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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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