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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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