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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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