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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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