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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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