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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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