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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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