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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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