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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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