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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the 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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