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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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