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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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