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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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