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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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