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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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