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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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