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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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