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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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