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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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