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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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