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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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