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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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