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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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