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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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