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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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