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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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