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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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