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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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