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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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