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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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