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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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