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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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