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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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