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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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