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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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