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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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