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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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