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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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