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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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