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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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