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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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