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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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