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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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