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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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