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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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