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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the 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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