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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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