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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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