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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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