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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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