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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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