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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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