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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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