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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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