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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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