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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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