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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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