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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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