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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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