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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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