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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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