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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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