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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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