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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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