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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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