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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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