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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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