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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies 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 educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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