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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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