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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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