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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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