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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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