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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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