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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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