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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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