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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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