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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free 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 subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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