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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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