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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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