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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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