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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches 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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