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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important 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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