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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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