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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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