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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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