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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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