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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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