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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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