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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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