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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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