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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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