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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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