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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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