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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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