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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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