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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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