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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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