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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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