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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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