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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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