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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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