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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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