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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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