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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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