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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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