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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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