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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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