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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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