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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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