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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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