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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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