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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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