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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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