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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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