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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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