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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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