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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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