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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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