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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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