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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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