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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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