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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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