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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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