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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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