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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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