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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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