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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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