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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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