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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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