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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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