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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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