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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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