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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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