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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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