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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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