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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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