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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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