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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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