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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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