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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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