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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines 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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