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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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