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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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