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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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