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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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