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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the 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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