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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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