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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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