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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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