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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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