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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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