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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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