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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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