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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key 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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