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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major 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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