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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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